Louisville, OH vs Mingo Junction, OH

Mingo Junction is moderately more affordable than Louisville, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Louisville scores 72 compared to 66 for Mingo Junction, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Louisville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Louisville is $842/month compared to $894/month in Mingo Junction — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Louisville has cheaper rent, Mingo Junction actually has lower median home values ($94,900 vs $192,700).

Median household income in Louisville is $58,269 compared to $60,288 in Mingo Junction (-3.3%). Mingo Junction offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Louisville spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Mingo Junction.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.7°F vs 52.2°F). Louisville receives more rainfall at 41.6" per year compared to 37.6" in Mingo Junction.